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Y80 JSN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,121 mi
Last recorded194,121 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 JSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 194,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,304 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 178,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 163,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,029 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 148,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,588 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 115,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 99,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 99,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 75,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,455 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

front inner brake pads appear low on wear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre almost through to chords

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,764 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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Y80 JSN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y80 JSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y80 JSN registered?

Y80 JSN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is Y80 JSN safe to buy?

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